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I'm considering spending a month and maybe more in Gaucin this spring/summer. I've heard there is a public pool available for use. When does the pool open for swimming? Is it a 25m pool suitable for doing serious laps?

I have been to Gaucin a few times but never the 'piscina' so looked for some information and I found a comment made in 2010 saying that the public pool had reopened after repairs and pictures show it looking nice. Also saying that it normally opens in June for the general public presume after schools finish for the summer holidays which is what I would expect .

Bill, I realise that this does not answer your question, but what draws you to Gaucín? I ask because although it is undeniably pretty, it is not to everybody´s taste. A month or longer is a long time to spend somewhere that is not agreeable.

We are well aware that Gaucin has a high expat population and also understand (and agree) how that could prompt a negative reaction. We plan to stay in a country casita a few minutes outside Gaucin, spending most of our time bird watching and hiking in the countryside, day tripping to other towns, and just relaxing on the patio. We don't plan to spend much time in Gaucin at all, apart from the occasional tapa, cafe, or wine trip or to stock up on supplies.

But now this talk has me somewhat concerned: Is the town so expat-centric that it lacks basic Spanish charm? Are there still fresh bread, good wine, and Spanish cuisine to be had? Is the place noisy and obnoxious?